ISO 14401-2-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 14401-2:2009 — Earth-moving machinery — Field of vision of surveillance and rear-view mirrors — Part 2: Performance criteria. This part of ISO 14401 defines performance criteria for the field-of-vision provided by surveillance and rear‑view mirrors fitted to earth‑moving machinery, establishing visibility classes and minimum performance requirements for mirrors used on tracked and wheeled machines with a seated operator.

Abstract

Specifies criteria for the field‑of‑vision performance of surveillance and rear‑view mirrors on earth‑moving machinery, intended to reduce blind spots and improve operator visibility by defining measurable performance levels for mirror systems.

General information

• Status: Published (current edition confirmed by ISO review activities).
• Publication date: August 2009 (edition published August 2009; implementation dates commonly shown as 10–11 August 2009 in national catalogs).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 — Earth‑moving machinery.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2009).
• Number of pages: ISO bibliographic record lists 9 pages (some national adopters or national publication formats may show different pagination).

Scope

Defines the performance criteria for surveillance and rear‑view mirrors fitted to earth‑moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165, applying to self‑propelled wheeled and track‑type machines with a seated operator and intended for use on and off public roads. The standard focuses on measurable field‑of‑vision requirements rather than test procedures (see ISO 14401‑1 for test methods).

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of fields of visibility and definition of visibility zones and target areas that mirrors must show.
• Minimum performance criteria for surveillance and rear‑view mirrors to reduce operator blind spots.
• Reference to test methods (static test methods specified in ISO 14401‑1:2009) for verifying performance.
• Normative and informative annexes addressing specific mirror configurations and ground‑level field‑of‑view considerations.
• Applicability to typical machine families defined by ISO 6165 (linking criteria to machine types and operator configurations).

Typical use and users

Used by OEM product designers and manufacturers of earth‑moving machinery and mirror systems, safety and compliance engineers, test laboratories performing visibility verification, national standards bodies and regulators, and fleet operators seeking to improve machine safety and reduce accident risk from blind zones. Designers typically apply the performance criteria during mirror selection and validation; test labs use the criteria together with ISO 14401‑1 test methods to certify compliance.

Related standards

Key related documents include: - ISO 14401‑1:2009 — Earth‑moving machinery — Field of vision of surveillance and rear‑view mirrors — Part 1: Test methods (static test methods referenced by Part 2). - ISO 6165 — Earth‑moving machinery: basic types, identification and vocabulary (machine family and terms used across the 14401 series). - ISO 5006 (Operator's field of view — test method and performance criteria) and other machine‑visibility guidance referenced in national implementations.

Keywords

earth‑moving machinery; field of vision; surveillance mirror; rear‑view mirror; visibility zones; blind spot; performance criteria; ISO 14401; operator visibility.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 14401‑2:2009 is Part 2 of the ISO 14401 series and sets performance criteria for the field‑of‑vision provided by surveillance and rear‑view mirrors fitted to earth‑moving machinery.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification of visibility zones, minimum mirror performance requirements to reduce blind spots, and related normative provisions; it is focused on performance criteria (test methods are covered in ISO 14401‑1).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: OEMs, mirror and accessory manufacturers, test laboratories, safety engineers, regulators and fleet operators concerned with machine visibility and operator safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 14401‑2:2009 superseded the 2004 edition (ISO 14401‑2:2004). The 2009 edition is listed as the current published edition in ISO records and was subject to ISO periodic review activities (the ISO bibliographic entry shows confirmation during review cycles, most recently recorded in ISO records in 2020). Users should check national catalogues or ISO for any later revisions or confirmations.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 (performance criteria) of the ISO 14401 series; Part 1 (ISO 14401‑1:2009) specifies the associated test methods. The series is linked to ISO 6165 for machine definitions.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Earth‑moving machinery, field of vision, surveillance mirror, rear‑view mirror, visibility zones, blind spots, performance criteria, ISO 14401.